Anybody have info on these two products for a third gen. What can you say about?

 

According to Tein's "pie chart", the Flex is a bit more street oriented than the HA's. What I like about the Flex is the coated threads (no rust) and the ability to adjust height via the spring lock collar AND the shock body. Essentially, you'll be able to lower the shock and not shorten the piston's stroke. But I don't think they're very hard core and would be ok for street and some light track work.
Michel

 

Or you can get the JIC FLT-A2's and pick your spring rates and have the same characteristics. Monotube design, two separate perches, high pressure nitrogen charged, 15 ways of adjustment, including pillowball front and rear: List price is $1850.00.

PM me for the forum pricing.

Thanks, Rishie

 

RX-7 93-96 FD3S FLEX PART NO. DSM32-61SS1 SPRING RATE Front 10kgf/mm 559lbs/in Rear 8kgf/mm 448lbs/in MSRP$1540 W/Pillowball Upper Mount

 

Same spring rate as the HA's, but I believe the shocks themselves are a bit "firmer". The JIC's are the same price and monotube, I'd probably go with those over the Tein's.
Michel

 

Where does the rust actually build up on the HA? I heard some guys coated the HA with anti-seize.

 

I've already acquired a bit of rust on the top threaded portion of the shock, where you adjust the compression/rebound. The threaded bodies seem to be doing ok at the moment however. No signs of rust, just road grime. :-)
Michel

 

thanks for the info

 

rx7tt95- Is the Tein 'pie chart' online somewhere? I didn't see it on the Tein website.... From the descriptions, it sounds like HA is the most basic for the FD, then FLEX which is HA + pillowball mounts, then RA which has higher spring rates, and then RE which is RA + adjustable ride height. Is this about right?

 

If anyone is interested I have a set of HA's I haven't used and probably am willing to sell....they are just sitting in my garage while my FD is at the bodyshop...as for the rusting...I know that Tein now has anti rust creme or something for their suspension. I have seen rust on teins from cars (not just fds)that go in and out of our shop..in the same spot that rx7tt95 says...but not to many cars with rust anywhere else....I should know the answer to this but are the flex's going to be as expensive as the JIC suspension...???

 

How much you want for them?